Practice: Identify Figurative Language

Her smile was like sunshine, brightening even the darkest days.

• Simile
• Metaphor
• Personification
• Hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

The wind howled through the trees, like a wolf calling to its pack.

• Simile
• Metaphor
• Personification
• Hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

His thoughts raced like a cheetah, fast and wild across the savannah.

• Simile
• Metaphor
• Personification
• Hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

The water shimmered like diamonds under the moonlight.

• Simile
• Metaphor
• Personification
• Hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

She danced like a leaf caught in a gentle breeze, floating with grace.

• Simile
• Metaphor
• Personification
• Hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

His voice was as smooth as silk, wrapping around the listeners with ease.

• Simile
• Metaphor
• Personification
• Hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

The night sky was as dark as coal, hiding countless stars behind its veil.

• Simile
• Metaphor
• Personification
• Hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

The children laughed like a chorus of bells, ringing joyfully in the air.

• Simile
• Metaphor
• Personification
• Hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

Her heart raced like a drum, pounding with excitement.

• Simile
• Metaphor
• Personification
• Hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

The classroom was as quiet as a library, filled with the whispers of concentration.

• Simile
• Metaphor
• Personification
• Hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A